KnownCarProblemsSubaru Wrx Problems by Year
Owners have filed 977 complaints with NHTSA about the Subaru Wrx since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2002, 2008, 2003. The most common problem overall: fuel system.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Subaru Wrx problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Wrx | 25 | Engine | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 Wrx | 30 | Electrical | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Wrx | 43 | Engine | 2 | 5 |
| 2017 Wrx | 53 | Electrical | 1 | 8 |
| 2016 Wrx | 31 | Electrical | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Wrx | 52 | Transmission | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 Wrx | 41 | Transmission | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 Wrx | 65 | Transmission | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 Wrx | 42 | Fuel system | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 Wrx | 60 | Brakes | 1 | 13 |
| 2002 Wrx | 427 | Fuel system | 1 | 17 |
35 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Subaru Wrx
- What years of the Subaru Wrx have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2002 (427), 2008 (65), 2003 (60).
- What is the most common problem with the Subaru Wrx?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the fuel system (368), transmission (144), brakes (136).
- Which Subaru Wrx years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2010 (1), 2012 (2), 2011 (4). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.